Connections vivalon.org • 415-456-9062
September 2022
Vivalon helps Marin County’s older adults and vulnerable residents thrive through the power of human connection with rides, meals, classes, care, advice, and more.
VOICES @ VIVALON
Meet Andy Welcome to the new edition of the Vivalon Connections. Each month we will be sharing stories and perspectives from Vivalon’s members, volunteers, and staff. Sitting down with Andy Guralas during one of his regular visits to the Jackson Cafe, he spoke about his experiences at Vivalon and all the connections he has made here. “I was lucky enough to grow up here in San Francisco and Marin, and I remember when the train came right through San Rafael and this was the center of everything. Now it feels like it’s the center of things all over again. We have Vivalon, and we have the train again! I’ve been coming to Vivalon and eating in the Jackson Cafe for nearly 10 years. I love to talk to people, and we enjoy sharing our stories over lunch. This place has become my second home…” Read more @ vivalon.org/voices
WHAT’S NEW@VIVALON WANT TO DRIVE FOR CAREPOOL?
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We are currently seeking volunteers to provide rides to older adults who need to get to vital medical appointments, pharmacies, and grocery stores. Interested in volunteering? 415-456-9062 x117 volunteer@vivalon.org
the D ate SaveNovember 12, 2022
A fundraising event to support Vivalon’s programs and services.
Learn more @ vivalon.org/vms
Mexican Independence Day Special Luncheon Thursday, September 15 @11:30am
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HAPPENINGS@VIVALON
September 2022
To view all Vivalon classes & activities, visit vivalon.org/calendar or scan here! September 7 September 15 September 15 September 28 September 28
New Bingocize program launches! New Vitality@Vivalon Session Starts! Mexican Independence Day Luncheon Lunch and Learn Estate Planning Workshop
All classes are offered FREE of charge unless noted. Register online or call 415-456-9062.
MONDAY
MORNING 10:00am – 10:45am 11:00am – 12:00pm
WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY
10:00am-11:00am 11:00am-12:00pm 11:30am-12:30pm
10:00am-12:00pm 10:00am-10:45am 11:00am-12:00pm
FRIDAY
THURSDAY
11:00am – 12:00pm
9:30am-11:30am 11:30am-12:15pm
11:00am-12:00pm
Zumba
Healthy Aging Center & via Zoom
AFTERNOON 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Drum Circle
Healthy Aging Center
Bingocize Registration Required Healthy Aging Center
Bingo
Healthy Aging Center & via Zoom
12:00pm-1:00pm
Whistlesizers
1:00pm-4:00pm
Beginner Guitar Registration Required
1:30pm-2:30pm
via Zoom
via Zoom
Computer Tutor Registration Required Healthy Aging Center
Zumba
Healthy Aging Center & via Zoom
12:30pm-1:30pm 2:00pm-3:00pm
Basic Ukulele
Healthy Aging Center
Regular/Intermediate Mahjongg* Healthy Aging Center
Community Song Circle
Healthy Aging Center, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Intermediate Ukulele
Healthy Aging Center & via Zoom
Chair Yoga with Weights* Healthy Aging Center & via Zoom
Beginner Ukulele
Healthy Aging Center & via Zoom
Bingocize Registration Required Healthy Aging Center
Vitality@Vivalon Registration Required Healthy Aging Center
1:00pm-3:00pm
Jewelry Making Registration Required Healthy Aging Center
Beginner Hula Registration Required via Zoom
Whistlesizers via Zoom
2:00pm-4:00pm 2:30pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-4:00pm
Ping-Pong
Healthy Aging Center
Book & Social Club
Healthy Aging Center, 2nd and 4th Fridays
Yoga
via Zoom
* Denotes Age-Friendly classes. To learn more about our Age-Friendly classes, please visit agefriendlycenter.org/classes.
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